comfy

adjective

com·​fy ˈkəm(p)-fē How to pronounce comfy (audio)
comfier; comfiest
Synonyms of comfynext
: comfortable
a comfy sofa
a comfy routine

Examples of comfy in a Sentence

couldn't wait to return home and sleep in his own comfy bed customers are not likely to get too comfy in the restaurant's unforgiving chairs
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Glad the mayor is warm and comfy. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026 The cushioned quilt that covers it provides insulation that is both comfy and clutch for keeping our booties warm on a chilly night. The Editors, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026 For these three women, a comfy couch and a warm blanket beckons. Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026 Ofeefan Two-Piece Sweatsuit With a long-sleeve crewneck top and comfy wide-leg sweatpants, this lounge set is an ideal choice for days spent traveling. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comfy

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of comfy was in 1829

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“Comfy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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